The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

If an island like this can be turned into a no-man's-land, if such an accident happens a few more times, the entire Inazuma region will probably be wiped out of the Seven Kingdoms.

"It's a long story, but I'll keep it brief."

"It was Asase Hibiki, the priest of Asase Shrine on Seirai Island, who released the resentment of the Thunder Bird from its seal. The resentment spread throughout the island, turning Seirai Island into a dead land."

Ayato Kamisato explained why Seira Island had become like this in just one sentence, but although it was short, there were still quite a few doubts in it.

"Gong Si? Wasn't she supposed to seal away the resentment? Why did she break the seal?" Yu Jin couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know, it's a mystery, and there's no conclusion yet." Ayato Shinri shook his head. It's been hundreds of years since Qinglai Island became a dead zone, and the various reasons for it have long been worn away by the passage of time.

“That must be because your shogunate did something despicable that forced them to have no other choice.” Yu Jin speculated about the shogunate’s actions with the utmost malice.

Based on what he had seen and heard during this period, it was not at all surprising that the shogunate would do such a thing.

"The matter of Qinglai Island really has nothing to do with the Shogunate." Ayato Kamisato seemed to have thought of something and gave a few bitter laughs.

"At the time, the shogunate was hunting down a pirate, and as a result, the resentment of the people of Seirai Island erupted."

"Later, the shogunate learned that it was Asase Hibiki who had broken the seal."

As Ayato Kamisato finished speaking, the constipated look on his face intensified.

"You mean... that palace guard broke the seal for a pirate?"

"Yes, and after the shogunate's investigation, it was found that this pirate and Asase Hibiki barely knew each other."

"..."

Now there are two people with constipation in the Wooden Leak Tea House.

"What kind of people are you Inazuma? How come your thought processes are even more unpredictable than mine when you're actually doing something?"

Yu Jin slammed his fist on the table and said viciously, "What kind of mess is this? The shrine's priest broke the great seal that sealed away resentment for a pirate he didn't even know, and now the entire island's inhabitants are displaced."

Is this something a human being can do?

“I think that you Inazuma could try sending these ‘talents’ to other countries in the future.”

"Isn't Zhi Dong very arrogant? Let's send a few Asase Hibiki over there and see if they're still so cocky."

Yu Jin started ranting about Inazuma's personnel system, saying, "They can use just anyone, right?"

"That's not quite right. There are too many mysteries surrounding Qinglai Island, and there's only one such example in the entire history of Inazuma. This is an exception."

"One exception has ruined one-sixth of the country. How many more times do you want to do that?"

Yu Jin rolled his eyes at Ayato Kamisato. If it weren't for him, Yu Jin would really think that Inazuma was a bunch of useless trash.

"So, this island is so filled with resentment that it's completely uninhabitable?" After his initial rant, Yu Jin began to focus on the conditions of Qinglai Island.

"Moreover, a terrifying thunderstorm is gathering at the center of the entire island. I believe the resentment here has become so powerful that it has coalesced into an entity capable of controlling the weather."

Ayato Kamisato's expression was solemn, which was why no one had dealt with the resentment on Seira Island.

This resentment had become so powerful that it was terrifying. While General Thunder could kill it, he could not seal it away.

The shrine maidens, including Yae no Miko, the chief priest of Narukami Taisha Shrine, were like small boats in a raging storm when faced with such a massive resentment that could affect the entire island; they could be swallowed up at any moment.

"Good, here comes the new trick of the Fools!" Upon hearing this, Ember waved his hand excitedly.

Chapter 469 Are you all right?

2024-02-05

Chapter 469 Is everything alright...?

"What about this place called 'Crane View'? Don't tell me it's like Qinglai Island, turned into a dead land because of resentment."

After discussing Qinglai Island, Yu Jin shifted his attention to Tsurukan, located at the very bottom of Inazuma.

This location is far too close to the outer sea of ​​darkness.

“No, that’s not it.” Ayato Kamisato shook his head. He pondered for a moment, then continued:

"Although Qinglai Island is a dead end, if you are willing to risk your life, you can still go to the island to take a look."

"But as for Tsurukan, Inatsuma's records are completely blank."

"Isn't this your Inazuma territory? How come there's no record of it at all?"

Upon hearing Ayato Kamisato's words, Yu Jin immediately interrupted. "Tsuruga is, after all, Inazuma's territory. How can it be completely blank?"

“This is not a matter of human factors.” Ayato Kamisato shrugged. “I don’t know what happened to Tsurukan. In Inatsume’s records, Tsurukan has always been shrouded in a thick fog.”

"The shogunate once sent people there, but they eventually lost their way due to the thick fog. The situation inside Tsurukan remains a mystery to this day."

After saying that, Ayato Kamisato shook his head. It would be a lie to say he wasn't curious about Tsurugakan, but there was nothing he could do about it; the thick fog that enveloped the entire island was beyond human capability.

"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Yu Jin stroked his chin. The thick fog was so dense that it could make one lose their way; there was something fishy going on behind it.

"Didn't your general say anything?"

"No, the general told us not to go to Crane View anymore, and just let it be."

"There's something fishy going on here." Yu Jin tapped the table lightly. For Thor to give up his investigation, the secrets inside Crane Temple must be quite significant.

"Yes, a long time ago, there were people who escaped from Crane Temple. But now, there has been no such record for over a thousand years."

Ayato Kamisato's tone became much heavier, as the situation forced him to consider the worst-case scenario.

“Alright, I understand! Crane View and Qinglai Island, right? Just wait and see the Fools start clearing land here!” Yu Jin slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and was about to leave the Wooden Leak Tea Room.

Seeing this, Ayato Kamisato tried one last time to persuade him to stay, "Are you really not going to reconsider my proposal? You've already dismantled the Tenryo Magistrate's Office, which means you've completely stood on the opposite side of the Shogunate."

"Why not take this opportunity to abolish the isolation order and the eye-hunting order together with us, so as to avoid any unforeseen complications?"

Upon hearing Ayato Kamisato's words, Yu Jin turned around, patted his chest confidently, and said, "You also know that I dismantled the Tenryo Magistrate? Before I left, I gave your shogun and Kujo Takayuki a few words of advice."

"Considering that I not only dismantled the Heavenly Commander, but also took a solid blow from your general, shouldn't you at least tone it down a bit?"

"Maybe the isolation edict and the eye-hunting edict will be abolished just like that?"

Yu Jin felt that this possibility was still very high. After all, he had directly attacked their doorstep and demolished the Tianling Envoy's residence into ruins.

Such an obvious deterrent is clear to anyone with a brain. Surely the shogunate won't dare continue its incompetent practices after he's done this?

If they're blind and don't change at all, then Ember can just help "correct" them later.

A round trip to the islands on either side won't take long.

"I hope so." Ayato Kamisato nodded helplessly after hearing this.

Although Kujo Takayuki was usually extremely arrogant, now that the Heavenly Territory Magistrate had been razed to the ground in front of him, he should at least restrain himself a bit.

“Since you, Yu Jin, don’t want to get involved for the time being, I won’t force you. The Wooden Leak Tea Room has a secret passage that leads directly out of Inazuma Castle, saving you trouble.”

Seeing that Yu Jin was not willing to join his plan for the time being, Ayato Kamisato gave up the idea of ​​recruiting him.

He stepped out of the room first and led Yu Jin to the main hall of the Wooden Leak Tea Room.

"Secret passage? Your secret base is quite well-prepared." After scanning the spacious main living room, Yu Jin's gaze fell on the upright body sitting in the center.

"That's natural. Although the Wooden Leak Tea House can accommodate those who have the Eye of God and are fleeing, we can't let them live here forever."

“This secret passage leads to the outside of Inazuma Castle.” Ayato Kamisato twirled the gold ornament on his torso head a few times, and the wooden wall behind it cracked open, revealing the dark secret passage.

"Kid, if you get caught, remember to let me know. Considering how responsible you are, I might make an exception and get you out."

Before they reached the secret passage, Yu Jin patted Ayato Kamisato's shoulder earnestly. Regardless of Ayato's purpose, in the current situation, it was undeniably rebellion.

If this gets discovered, the punishment will be either execution or a lifetime in prison.

"Well... I'm still confident I won't be discovered." Ayato Kamisato awkwardly touched his nose. That meant that even if he were caught, he had a way to escape.

Moreover, as the leader of the final division, Ayato Kamisato is incredibly clean in his dealings. Given the corrupt and incompetent state of the other two magistrates, it's more likely they'd see through Ayato Kamisato's plans than to believe that General Raiden would repent and rescind his decree.

"Looks like you're very confident, that puts my mind at ease. See you later!" After turning his head and waving, Yu Jin's figure disappeared into the dark passage.

Watching Yu Jin's disappearing figure, Ayato Kamisato silently twirled the gold ornaments on his helmet a few times.

The cracked wooden wall closed, and the secret passage, large enough for one person to walk through, disappeared.

After a long silence, he sighed and said, "Alas—, in the end, I still have to rely on myself!"

……

Beyond Inazuma Castle lies the White Fox Field, and in this flat plain, a protrusion suddenly appears.

Pushing up the tunnel cover covered with dirt, Yu Jin glanced at the ground and, after confirming that no one was around, immediately jumped out of the tunnel.

"I didn't expect the secret passage to turn into an underground tunnel. It's really well hidden." After covering the secret passage again, Yuanye returned to its original state.

I doubt anyone would believe there's a tunnel here.

"Should I go back and supervise the Fools' work?" Standing on the field, Ember suddenly realized that he seemed to have finished what he was supposed to do.

As for the succubus, Narukami Taisha has sent a shrine maiden to seal it; as for the shogunate, they have also issued a warning; now it's just a matter of seeing if the Fools are slacking off.

The downside of using force is that you have to swing your fist every now and then, otherwise your subordinates will outwardly comply but inwardly defy you and slack off.

But this was a last resort, as the Fools were unwilling to cooperate, and Ember had tried to persuade them.

Unfortunately, the Fools were completely unmoved, and Ember was so enraged that he almost went on a killing spree.

As he walked along the path, Yu Jin encountered soldiers guarding the area. On a sudden impulse, he appeared directly in front of them.

Do you recognize me?

"Ghost!"

"Ghost my foot! Do ghosts appear in broad daylight?" Yu Jin slapped the soldier on the head, snapping him out of his fright.

"Do you recognize me?" Yu Jin first pointed to his own face, then turned his head to look at the Inazuma Castle that was faintly visible in the distance and asked.

This place is very close to Inazuma Castle. After so much time, the news of the demolition of the Tenryo Magistrate must have reached us.

Now we'll see if his threats work.

"Who are you? I'm warning you, robbing a soldier is not only a more serious crime, but will also be punished more severely!" The soldier who was slapped on the head took a few steps back and said somewhat fearfully.

This guy in front of me not only asked me if I knew him right away, but he did it so quickly.

Could this be a mentally ill, strong person?

"Don't you recognize him?" Yu Jin's eyes darted around. Did this mean his threat had worked and they didn't even dare to issue a warrant for his arrest?